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After having hip replacement is it feasible to have knee replacement and what are duration procedure involved?
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Yes: It is not uncommon to need replacements in more than one joint. I joke with my patients : " does that knee have as many miles as that hip had?". Both legs too. Most insurances like 3 months between replacement surgeries. With today's replacement parts, i tell my patients they can expect 15-20 year lifespan, if properly cared for.
Answered 9/18/2013
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